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The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 made a monumental decision on a challenge to the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). In a 6-3 ruling, the Court dismissed the contention that providing subsidies to low-income persons to purchase health care through the ACA was not proper due to lack of specific authorization in the wording of the law.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) offers its condolences to the families and friends of the nine people who lost their lives in the June 17 mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C.

NASW and the National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) have awarded 10 universities with scholarships under the Social Work HEALS: Social Work Healthcare Education and Leadership Scholars program.

The National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) has announced that Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson is the recipient of the International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award for her life-long devotion to the social work profession and the clients who social workers serve.

he National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) has announced the recipient of its Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award is Roberta Dr. Rubin Greene professor emerita at the University of Texas-Austin. She is being recognized for her contributions to health and mental health practices, particularly for older adults.

Today, NASWF Harold Lipton is recipient of its 2014 Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership role in hospital social work in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Ohio and California.

NASW has announced former Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) is the recipient of its 2014 National Public Elected Official of the Year award for pushing education, health care and other legislation to improve the quality of life for all Americans.

NASW announced Phyllis Mitzen is the recipient of its 2014 National Lifetime Achievement Award. Phyllis Mitzen has devoted over four decades to the social work profession and to improving the care of older Americans.

NASW announced that Reverend Ann E. Helmke is recipient of its 2014 National Public Citizen of the Year Award for the tremendous contributions she has made serving people who are often marginalized in our society, including those who are homeless or victims of abuse.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.